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Black River
City in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica
Overview
Black River is a charming riverside town on Jamaica's southern coast, celebrated for its colonial past, lively wetlands, and friendly small-town atmosphere. It's an ideal gateway to natural treasures, including mangrove safaris and peaceful beaches, all wrapped in local hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint Elizabeth
Population
4,261
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.03°, -77.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,125
Local Cost
$690
Local Income
$430
Cashless
35
English
98
Temperature
28.2°C
Summer Avg
29.1°C
Winter Avg
27.0°C
Record High
32.7°C
Record Low
20.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1046 mm
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.
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